All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Friday, February 6, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, February 7, for branches with regular Saturday hours. All CMRLS Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, for a federal holiday. Regular Library hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17. Happy Valentine's Day from CMRLS! February is Library Lovers Month! This month celebrates YOU and your love for the library! Tell us why you love the library—whether it is because you were able to study in silence for that big test, it is where you found your next big adventure in that thrill-seeking book, you saved hundreds by using the resources at the library, or you used the computers to help you score that amazing job! This month, be sure to tell your community and elected officials why you LOVE the library and why it is important in your life. 
Every year, children and teens across Mississippi are encouraged to vote for their favorite books in the Magnolia Book Award, with titles grouped into four age categories. Voting takes place in February, so be sure to visit your local library to check out these books and cast your vote! This event aims to foster a love for reading and connect young readers with contemporary literature. Click here to see the nominated books for the year! |
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We have some exciting new books coming to the branch soon! The kids will have plenty to snuggle up and read from a wide range of topics. Since February is Black History Month, check out this book that features an enslaved man made famous for being the first to explore what has become a popular tourist cave in Kentucky.
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The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave: A Graphic Novel Biography of Stephen Bishop
by Shawn Pryor
Mammoth Cave, a National Park in Brownsville, Kentucky, is the world's largest cavern with more than 400 miles of cavern space. The first to explore the cave was an enslaved Black man, Stephen Bishop. With bravery and a curious mind, Bishop became a popular tour guide and mapped out the extensive caverns, all while remaining enslaved. Learn about this respected explorer's work in this inspiring graphic novel--
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This month is packed with love, football, and history. We can connect it all through the library with reading. It does not matter if you are into romance, sports, or history; we can find the perfect book for you. That is why it is important to celebrate Library Lovers Month, because we matter so much in every community for many different reasons. We are here for you. Show your appreciation and stop by Sebastopol today to check out what we can do for you.
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Promise Boys
by Nick Brooks
J.B., Ramâon, and Trey, students of the Urban Promise Prep School, must follow the school's strict rules, but when their principal is murdered, the three boys must band together to track down the real killer before they are arersted.
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I know I have some McFadden fans at Sebastopol. She just released her new book, and we can not wait to get it in. So if you want some romance books for Valentine's Day or need cookbooks to gear up for Super Bowl weekend, we have got you covered. Stop by the Sebastopol branch to get what suits your needs. Be sure to celebrate Library Lovers Month this month, as we are here to meet all your needs throughout the year.
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Dear Debbie
by Freida McFadden
A brand new twisted thriller that will have you cheering good for her! from the #1 New York Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid!Sometimes, enough is enough...Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. Or at least, she did. These days, Debbie's life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being the bigger person. She's done being reasonable and practical. It's time to take her own advice. And now it's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a biting, subversive thriller about what happens when women finally choose to take justice into their own hands - with killer results.
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Craft Time!Be sure to join us for craft time on February 3rd from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. We will be making some special Valentine's for you to give to a loved one. |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - 2026 Magnolia Awards
- NoveList Plus
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